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EK51 OKD

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,747 mi
Last recorded189,747 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 189,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 186,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 186,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 183,361 miles

EXAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

OIL LEAKS from TIMING COVER/HEADGASKET /OIL P/SWITCH

Pass 12 Jan 2015 183,361 miles

EXAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

OIL LEAKS from TIMING COVER/HEADGASKET /OIL P/SWITCH

Pass 20 Jan 2014 177,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 166,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 166,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 155,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 155,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,319 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,630 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,194 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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EK51 OKD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK51 OKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK51 OKD registered?

EK51 OKD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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